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Old 02-12-05, 02:15 AM
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Any Word on " Hitch " ?

I'm not a Will Smith fan at all, but this movie looks decent. Has anyone seen it yet ?
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I liked it. Decent, if unmemorable. Some really gut-bustingly funny moments... that I can't remember now that I'm home.

Also, it's paced and organized very oddly. The beginning feels so random and rushed, like a jumble of scenes stuck together; by the midpoint, it seems more traditionally told, but becomes very predictable. And takes forever to end.

Still... a very funny film. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and Kevin James plays the most lovable guy on screen I've seen recently.
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awww hell naw!
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everytime i see that trailer (which is about once every 10 minutes) I have the urge to put my foot through the tv. I just wish I had the balls to go through with it.
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Originally Posted by MahatmaPetey
everytime i see that trailer (which is about once every 10 minutes) I have the urge to put my foot through the tv. I just wish I had the balls to go through with it.
Why? So you can buy a new tv?
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Overall, pretty entertaining in the early going, with Kevin James (Alan) hamming it up quite nicely, and Will Smith (Hitch) having to rein him in and show him the ways of romancing the opposite sex. I didn't think Eva Mendes (Sarah) was a good foil for Will Smith, though. Amber Valletta was mainly the object of Alan's romantic heart, and provided an average performance (though as a supporting character, it was okay). And as with most romantic comedies, it's a roller coaster ride, but both sides learn a little about themselves in the process.

I give it 3 stars, or a grade of B.
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I saw a sneak of this on thursday, and my wife and I REALLY enjoyed it... take your significant other, you'll love it. Will Smith was pretty good, and the king of queens guy ROCKED.
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A very funny movie... perfect choice for Valentine's... and the guys won't regret having seen it!

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Originally Posted by Catch 21
*Warning: I am not a shill*

I liked the movie eventhough it's been seen in countless other romance/comedies. I think Hitch nails it as far as the message: To be more attentive but also to be yourself. Sony did well last year at this time with 50 First Dates. And Hitch making $14M on Friday hopefully gives a boost to the weak slate of tentpole films we're lining up this summer.

Sony has the #1 and #2 movies at the boxoffice right now, so it's a great start.
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Devil talking about a sony flick? Ha! I put enough faith in that as I do when I talk about a 20th century fox flick.


FUCK'N SHILL!!!
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Originally Posted by Patman
Overall, pretty entertaining in the early going, with Kevin James (Alan) hamming it up quite nicely, and Will Smith (Hitch) having to rein him in and show him the ways of romancing the opposite sex. I didn't think Eva Mendes (Sarah) was a good foil for Will Smith, though. Amber Valletta was mainly the object of Alan's romantic heart, and provided an average performance (though as a supporting character, it was okay). And as with most romantic comedies, it's a roller coaster ride, but both sides learn a little about themselves in the process.

I give it 3 stars, or a grade of B.
I believe that Kevin James's character was actually Albert Brennaman.

I'll go with 2.5 stars. The movie had its funny moments but the cheeseball moments were pretty high, esp. the ending. Although the ending dancing montage was hilarious.
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My brother saw this over the weekend. He was not very optimistic about it, but was pleasantly surprised.
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Let's see. An unhip fat white guy that can't get women and is a loser needs a hip blackman that knows all the moves and all right things to say to help change his life and get chicks. But then the hip player finds one chick that he can't get and hilarity enuses. Bleh, I think I'll pass.
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i thought it was going to suck but it was actually pretty good.

Eva Mendez....
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Originally Posted by raven56706
i thought it was going to suck but it was actually pretty good.
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Me too. Didn't want to see it. Glad I did.
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Great movie saw it last night for VDay!!
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It was ok but nothing great
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Great movie to watch with your girl, nothing original, predictable but charming in it's own way.

Needed to see some of the chicks in their panties and that would have taken the film up a notch
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Went in with low expectations and it turned out to be a good movie. I'll probably get it on DVD.
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I loved it and will buy the dvd the week it's released.

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